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[Tonsillar lymphangiomatous polyp]
M Kühnemund1, N Wernert, H Gevensleben
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde/Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53105, Bonn, Deutschland. Matthias.Kuehnemund@ukb.uni-bonn.de
Abstract:
Lymphangiomatous polyps are rare benign lesions of the tonsils. We report the case of a female patient presenting with dysphagia of 15 years' standing due to such a lesion. After surgical excision the patient remained free of symptoms and experienced no recurrence (follow-up 17 months). The histology was characterized by epitheliotropism of lymphocytes as well as dilated lymphatic channels, blood vessels and edema. Immunohistochemical staining with D2-40 monoclonal antibody and podoplanin confirmed the diagnosis of lymphangiomatous polyps. We discuss the current literature.
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